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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.33, 30.54 and 19.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.33, 30.54 and 19.43 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.33 : 30.54 = 19.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.33/30.54 = 19.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.33x = 30.54 × 19.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.33x = 593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593.47/20.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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